Automation index
How much of a Sommelier’s job can AI already do?
A list and a standard pairing write fast. Tasting, selling the bottle, and reading the table do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Sommelier
21%
AI can already do 21% of this job.
#437 / 633
View rankingSommelier
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Build the list, sheets and standard pairings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 40% | +8 |
Orders, cellar and stock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Taste, buy and negotiate with the importer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Table service and suggestive selling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Train floor staff and handle a wine complaint.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Events, tastings and house relations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Orders, cellar and stock
- Taste, buy and negotiate with the importer
- Table service and suggestive selling
- Events, tastings and house relations
- sommelier
- sumiller
- carta de vinos
Sources for this job· O*NET 35-1012.00· ESCO/ISCO 5131
IS WORK OVER?
Banquet manager
22%
#345 / 633
View rankingBanquet manager
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Menu, plan and the timing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Set-up, staff and the one who is late.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Service, the toast and the one without a plate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Kitchen, the pass and not working too far ahead.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The groom, the change and not mixing allergies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
The service goes out, and the plate hot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- table plans
- banquet timing
- set-up
- toast
- kitchen pass
- allergies
- floor staff
- menus
Sources for this job· O*NET 35-1012.00· ESCO/ISCO 1412